Stihl HL 100 Instruction Manual page 7

Place the power tool on firm ground in
an open area. Make sure you have good
balance and secure footing. Hold the
power tool securely. The cutting blades
must be clear of the ground and all other
obstructions because they may begin to
run when the engine starts.
Your power tool is designed to be
operated by one person only. Do not
allow other persons in the work area –
even when starting.
To reduce the risk of injury, avoid
contact with the cutting blades.
Do not drop start the power tool – start
the engine as described in the
instruction manual. Note that the cutting
blades continue to run for a short period
after you let go of the throttle trigger
(flywheel effect).
Check idle speed setting: The cutting
blades must not move when the engine
is idling with the throttle trigger released.
To reduce the risk of fire, keep hot
exhaust gases and hot muffler away
from easily combustible materials (e.g.
wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel).
Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
Always hold the power tool firmly with
both hands on the handles.
Make sure you have firm and secure
footing and hold the power tool so that
the cutting blades are always away from
your body.
Some versions of the machine can be
carried on a harness to relieve the
weight on the operator's arms.
HL 95, HL 95 K, HL 100, HL 100 K
Models with loop handle
Right hand on control handle, left hand
on loop handle on drive tube, even if you
are left-handed. Wrap fingers and
thumbs firmly around the handles.
Machines with handle hose
Right hand on control handle, left hand
on handle hose on drive tube, even if
you are left-handed. Wrap fingers and
thumbs firmly around the handles.
During Operation
In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately by moving the slide control
/ stop switch to 0 or STOP.
This power tool is not
insulated against electric
shock. To reduce the risk
of electrocution, keep
well clear of electric
power lines.
To reduce the risk
of injury from mov-
ing blades or falling
5m (17ft)
cuttings, do not
allow bystanders
within 5 meters of
your own position.
To reduce the risk of damage to
property, also maintain this distance
from other objects (vehicles, windows).
Watch the cutting blades at all times – do
not cut areas of the hedge that you
cannot see.
Be extremely careful when cutting tall
hedges, check the other side of the
hedge before starting work.
Make sure the idle speed setting is
correct. The cutting blades must not run
when the engine is idling with the throttle
trigger released. Check and correct the
idle speed setting regularly. If the cutting
blades still run when the engine is idling,
have your dealer check your machine
and make proper adjustments or repairs.
Note that the cutting blades continue to
run for a short period after you let go of
the throttle trigger – flywheel effect.
Take special care in slippery conditions
(ice, wet ground, snow), on slopes or
uneven ground.
Clear away fallen branches, scrub and
cuttings.
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